2014 Annual Spokane Buddhist Obon Festival (2 days) - Spokane Buddhist TempleNEW

The Annual Japanese Obon Festival is back, featuring food, games, dancing, and performances by Spokane Taiko and Spokane Kendo.� "Kangi - Light of Joy" Spokane Buddhist Temple Obon Festival with Obon Odori, Spokane Taiko performances, Japanese food, music & crafts, exhibits of traditional Japanese art, and Anime demonstrations.

On Saturday and Sunday in July, the Spokane Buddhist Temple will be reviving its annual Obon Festival. Similar to other temples, this event is a major Buddhist Holiday honoring our past ancestors by hosting a bazaar type event. Our current plans include the following: We are offering Senbei crackers, Chicken Rice Bowls, Mochi desserts & Green Tea Smoothies. The event also boasts a variety of games for kids of all ages including Ping Pong Ball Toss, Tic Tac-Toe and a Putting game. Inside the gym, we will be hosting exhibits including Sumi-E, Ikebana, Bonsai and more. Demonstrations will also be held on the stage. The highlight of the event is the Bon Odori or Bon Dancing to be held on the green.

If you are interested in volunteering at the event. We will have sign up sheets at the temple.

Date
July 26 - 27, 2014

Time
12:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Bon Odori
6:00 pm - Dance Begins (Both Nights)

Admission
Free

Bon Odori Dance Practice
Practice sessions will be held weeks prior to the event and is designed for everyone of all ages to participate.

Event Title
Annual Spokane Buddhist Obon Festival - Spokane Buddhist Temple

Event Location
Spokane Buddhist Temple 927 S. Perry,�Spokane, WA 99202

Japanese Obon Festival & Bon Odori Schedule

http://www.japanese-city.com/calendar/events/p/obon-and-practice.php

[Please always confirm date & times, the schedule could change]

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